August 2022
50 Years of Help, Hope and Healing
in the Community
CEO Update
The Crisis Center is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year! I’ve served as President & CEO of the Crisis Center for seven years but my involvement with this organization goes back to the early 1990’s when I joined the board of directors. I’ve seen this organization do amazing things and want to reflect on how we got where we are today.
 
My Future Looks Bright: A Client's Own words
A counseling client within the Corbett Trauma Center wrote about their past, present, and future. Below is what they envision for their future now that they have healed from their trauma.

Donor Spotlight: Carol & Lawrence Muroff
Carol and Lawrence Muroff first became involved with the Crisis Center over 20 years ago. Carol was introduced to our organization when attending a women’s country club function. Together they have participated in countless events over the years to stay informed of the Crisis Center’s work and expanding services throughout the community. They continue to be impressed by the stories of hope and healing, as well as the needs the Crisis Center meets for individuals throughout Hillsborough County.

Wishing to take their philanthropy further, Carol and Lawrence became Legacy Society members in 2019. By making a planned gift, they have ensured that their legacy will continue to support those in need beyond their own lifespans.

If you wish to leave a legacy gift for the Crisis Center, contact Jennifer Moore at jmoore@crisiscenter.com.
Bringing Support to First Responders
Throughout Southwest Florida
In 2020, the Crisis Center launched a support line specifically for first responders. This population – police officers, fire fighters, paramedics – shows up without hesitation when we are experiencing our most terrifying and stressful moments but then have to carry those traumatic events with them long after the 911 call is complete. The First Responder Line provides a safe, confidential resource where these individuals can seek support for whatever is weighing on them. 

Recently, the Crisis Center was awarded a grant from the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to expand this existing service to 11 counties throughout Southwest Florida – Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Sarasota counties. A First Responder Ambassador has also been hired to support and promote the program throughout the counties, alongside an awareness campaign. The line will be staffed with former first responders, or individuals with a personal connection to first responders, to provide peer support.

The HERO Line can be reached when you dial 1-866-4FL-HERO (435-4376).

Take a Tour of the Crisis Center!
Hear stories about the community members we help, see the service areas where we provide healing to clients, and learn about the urgent needs of the families we serve. Be sure to click the link below to register to attend an upcoming tour.
Than you to our corporate partners!
Thank you to our funders!